EP2774251B1 - Generator set mount - Google Patents
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- the present application relates to mechanical mounting, and more particularly, but not exclusively, to mounting a generator set to a base.
- a base such as a skid
- hollow support beam members typically in the form of rectangular steel tubes (RSS).
- Rigidly attach an engine or generator to such structure frequently involves application of a bolt and a threaded nut or similar fastening device.
- a bolt or nut is rigidly attached to the inside of the member (by welding or the like), or sufficient access (such as a large access hole) is provided to facilitate application of a constraining device (such as a wrench) to the bolt or nut to prevent its rotation during assembly.
- a constraining device such as a wrench
- US 2005/0218288 discloses a generator set mounting system that includes a flexible intermediate portion coupled between first and second rigid portions that allows relative movement of the first and second rigid portions to occur in response to expansion and contraction of the engine.
- US 2007/0182078 discloses a conical washer spring support that allows for thermal growth of pipe, ductwork or equipment.
- US 4,373,696 discloses a torsionally flexible vibration isolating device adapted for mounting an electric motor.
- the device includes a flexible mounting arm having a motor end portion with projection accommodating means therein and a pair of supporting means for engagement with the motor end portion.
- Fig. 1A is a side view of electric power generation equipment 100 including a generator set 101 attached to a chassis or base 105 in the form of a skid 106 through a plurality of mounts 110 and 112.
- Generator set 101 includes an electric power generator 104 driven by a prime mover 102, which in one non-limiting form may be an internal combustion engine.
- Prime mover 102 can take a variety of forms including, but not limited to, reciprocating engines, rotary engines, gasoline engines, and gas turbine engines.
- prime mover 102 is a diesel-fueled reciprocating piston type of internal combustion engine, such as shown in Fig. 1B .
- the prime mover 102 is a reciprocating piston engine having a displacement of 60 liters or more.
- prime mover 102 which can drive the generator 104
- generator 104 can be any device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy which includes, but is not limited to, an alternator, dynamo, or other rotating electromagnetic generator, and any other driven device.
- the prime mover 102 is mounted to the side rail of skid 106.
- a second side rail (not shown) of skid 106 is located on the opposite side of prime mover 102.
- the prime mover 102 is secured to the skid 106 through a plurality of mounts 110, 112 in a manner such that the mounts 110, 112 and/or the prime mover 102 will not be damaged or destroyed by thermal expansion of the prime mover 102.
- the slip joint mounts 112 provide for and allow this thermal expansion to occur without damaging fixed mounts 110 or the slip joint mounts 112.
- the mounts nearest the generator 104 are fixed mounts 110 while those mounts farther away from the generator 104 (and generally closest to prime mover 102) are slip joint mounts 112. While FIG. 1 depicts a fixed joint mount 110 and two slip joint mounts 112 each engaged to prime mover 102 and a side rail of skid 106, it is contemplated that any number of slip joint mounts 112 and fixed mounts 110 can be utilized.
- the prime mover 102 is made of a material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion and the skid 106 is constructed of a material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion, the first coefficient and second coefficient differing.
- the prime mover 102 is made of cast iron and the skid 106 is made of plate steel, which have different coefficients of thermal expansion.
- the illustrative embodiment in FIG. 2 depicts a cut away view of slip joint assembly 200 including a slip joint mount 112 which restricts movement of the prime mover 102 relative to the base 105.
- the slip joint mount 112 can include a shim 206 positioned between an equipment mount 204 having a first mounting aperture 220, and the base 105 having a second mounting aperture 222.
- a sleeve 208 can extend through at least a portion of the first mounting aperture 220.
- a fastening member 210 in the form of a bolt in the illustrated embodiment, includes a retention plate 302, or head, at a first end portion and a retaining member 214, in the form of a nut in the illustrated embodiment, on a second end portion opposite the first end portion.
- the fastening member 210 extends through the sleeve 208, the shim 206, and a portion of the base 105. The clearance is formed by aperture 220 to allow for slip between sleeve 208 and equipment mount 204, thus providing a slip mount 112.
- a compression spring 212 is positioned between the retention plate 302 and the equipment mount 204, with the fastening member 210 extending through compression spring 212, sleeve 208, equipment mount 204 and retention plate 302.
- equipment mount 204 may be a standard engine mount, such as a weldnut.
- a retention assembly 216 is attached to the retaining member 214 to receive the second end portion of the fastening member 210.
- the first mounting aperture 220 is located in equipment mount 204 (an "engine mount” in the case of the engine form of prime mover 102).
- the equipment mount 204 can be fastened to the prime mover 102 or can be integrally formed to a portion of thereof, including, but not limited to an engine block in the case of a internal combustion engine form of prime mover 102.
- the equipment mount 204 can be constructed in any fashion such that the equipment mount 204 is secured to the prime mover 102 and includes the first mounting aperture 220 to receive fastening member 210 to secure the prime mover 102 to the base 105.
- the fastening member 210 includes retention plate 302 at a first end and a retainer 402 at a second end.
- the fastening member 210 can be any fastening device which is capable of extending through the first mounting aperture 220 and the second mounting aperture 222 to secure the prime mover 102 to the base 105.
- the fastening member 210 fastens equipment mount 204 to the base 105. It is contemplated that the fastening member 210 can permanently or semi-permanently fasten the equipment mount 204 to the base 105. Fastening member 210 can also be disengaged from base 105 to allow maintenance or modification of slip joint mount 112, or removal of prime mover 102 from base 105.
- the fastening member 210 is a bolt
- the retention plate 302 is a bolt flange head
- the retainer 402 includes a plurality of threads structured to engage threading of retention assembly 216.
- the fastening member 210, the retention plate 302, and the retainer 402 can be any device and/or combination of devices which permits for the application and/or retention of an adequate amount of torque to the slip joint mount 112.
- the retainer 402 is secured to a retaining member 214 in the form of a nut, however, any retaining member 214 may be utilized which is capable of securing and/or tightening the fastening member 210.
- the first mounting aperture 220 and/or the second mounting aperture 222 are sized to accommodate movement of the fastening member 210.
- the first mounting aperture 220 is sized to house a sleeve 208.
- the sleeve 208 can be a friction bearing, a bushing, journal bearing, collar, and/or any other device which eases movement, radial and/or axial depending upon the application, of the fastening member 210.
- the sleeve 208 is a T-shaped bushing wherein the T-shaped top of the bushing is located between the retention plate 302 and a compression spring 212.
- the sleeve 208 can be integrally formed with and/or coated on the fastening member 210, e.g. as a polymeric coating to provide lubricated movement to the fastening member 210.
- the compression spring 212 is illustrated as a Belleville washer, cone-shaped disc spring, or a conical spring washer.
- the compression spring 212 can be a helical spring, a spring washer, a volute spring, leaf spring, wave washer and/or any other type of compression spring which allows an adequate preloading to be applied to the entire slip joint mount 112 to prevent joint slip or opening due to static and dynamic loads under any operating conditions, while providing a friction force that is less than the permissive force from thermal expansion.
- slip joint mount 112 to slip under thermal expansion loading by overcoming the friction force of the preload applied through compression spring 212, thereby allowing the equipment mount 204 to move laterally relative to the base 105 and prevent excessive thermal growth induced strains from occurring in equipment mounts 204 and/or base 105. Furthermore, compression spring 212 allows slip joint mount 112 to tolerate axial motion without wearing out.
- Assembly 300 includes a polymeric compression spring slip joint embodiment of slip mount assembly 300.
- Slip joint mount assembly 300 can be used instead of mount 112 in the equipment 100.
- the compression spring 312 is comprised of a resilient rubber mount with a flexible fabric.
- the compression spring 312 can be constructed of any polymer and/or polymeric material which is elastic or semi-elastic that allows an adequate amount of clamp load to be applied to the mount 300 while allowing thermal expansion to overcome the friction force of the preload from the compression spring 312 and, thereby allowing the equipment mount 204 to move relative to the base 105.
- Adequate torque as utilized in reference to the slip joint mount assembly 300, refers to an amount of torque sufficient to retain the equipment mount 204 to the base 105 during normal use which can include transportation, seismic events, and/or vibration from the engine itself, among others.
- the shim 206 allows for movement of the equipment mount 204 relative to the base 105.
- the shim 206 is a slide shim 206.
- the shim 206 is a polymeric or metallic spacer. It is contemplated that the shim 206 can be constructed in any manner such that the equipment mount 204 can move relative to the base 105 during thermal expansion of the prime mover 102.
- a washer 218 is disposed between the equipment mount 204 and the compression spring 212, as is illustrated in FIG. 2 .
- the washer 218 can be a hardened steel washer, polymeric washer, or any other washer that has a higher hardness than compression spring 212.
- a washer 218 is disposed between the retention plate 302 and the compression spring 312, as is illustrated in FIG. 3 .
- the washer 218 can be a snubbing washer or any other suitable washer to aid in uniformly compressing and or radially retaining the polymeric compression spring 312.
- the base 105 is a skid 106 having a tubular hollow walled and/or hollow section construction.
- a plurality of elongated hollow walled/section members such as hollow beams, trusses, etc. can be utilized to form the skid 106.
- the skid 106 is composed of a plurality of steel beams having interior cavities.
- a plurality of third apertures 108 (such as cut-outs) can be disposed below the mounts 110, 112 to allow access to an underside of the second aperture 222.
- apertures 108 are in the form of cut-outs.
- the plurality of third apertures 108 can be sized such that a wrench or other tool can fit through to reach the nut retaining member 214. In other applications, the plurality of third apertures 108 can be larger to accommodate a retention assembly 216 which includes a flanged bracket 224 and a retaining member 214 that includes weld-nut attached to flanged bracket 224.
- the retention assembly 216 is incorporated into (such as welded on) the flanged bracket 224 or can be joined thereto.
- the retention assembly 216 includes a retaining member 214 that is a nut 215 welded to a flanged bracket 224.
- the flanged bracket 224 is a plate including at least one flange which, when inserted inside the hollow walled skid 106 (such as through a side rail of a hollow section skid), prevents rotation of the retention assembly 216 when torque is applied to the fastening member 210 (e.g. through the bolt head).
- the flanged bracket 224 can be of any construction to prevent rotation of the retention assembly 216.
- the retention assembly 216 which can include the flanged bracket 224 and welded nut 215, can be inserted into the third aperture 108 such that the nut 215 can receive the retainer 402 of the fastening member 210.
- a single operator utilizing a single wrench can tighten the fastening member 210 to the desired torque as the flanged bracket 224 prevents rotation of the nut 215 with respect to fastening member 210.
- a single wrench may be utilized to tighten the fastening member 210 over the life of the generator set should mount 110, 112 not have an adequate torque (e.g. due to engine vibration).
- Conical spring washer 240 includes a body 250 defining a concave side 252 and an opposite convex side 254.
- Body 250 includes a thickness 256 between sides 252, 254, and a central aperture 258 opening at each of the sides 252, 254.
- Body 250 further defines a first contact flat 260 adjacent its perimeter around concave side 252 that provides a flat surface to stably contact an adjacent surface.
- Body 250 further includes a second contact flat 262 at convex side 254, and second flat 262 extends around and is adjacent to aperture 258 to provide a flat surface to stably contact an adjacent surface.
- the flat contact surfaces 260, 262 also move peak tensile stresses away from a contact point of spring washer 212 with the adjacent surface since loading is spread over a flat contact surface.
- Conical spring washer 240 disclosed herein provides a non-flat washer having a spring characteristic useful for loading situations created by mounting generator set 101 and prime mover 102 on base 105, such as those involving vibration, thermal expansion, relaxation and bolt creep.
- the conical configuration enables a high load support capability of slip joint mount 112 with smaller heights and deflections than those provided by, for example, helical springs.
- conical spring washer 240 provides high load capacity in a relatively small space while reducing material costs compared to helical springs.
- Conical spring washer 240 further provides the ability to achieve linear or nonlinear regressive load deflection characteristics, compensate for different expansion rates in a joint while maintaining high tension in the joint, and act as a shock absorber or perform a dampening function. Furthermore, the deflection and load characteristics can be readily changed during set-up and maintenance by stacking these conical spring washers 240 in series, parallel, or series-parallel arrangements, such as shown in Fig. 6 .
- a load and deflection diagram is shown with a first compression spring arrangement 270 that includes a single conical spring washer 240 providing a first load carrying capability and a first deflection capability.
- a second compression spring arrangement 272 includes a series of two conical spring washers 240 that are stacked in a nested relationship with the concave side 252 of one spring washer 240 receiving the convex side of the adjacent spring washer 240 to increase the load carrying capability while maintaining the first deflection capability.
- a third compression spring arrangement 274 includes a parallel positioning of three compression spring washers 240 with convex sides 254 of two compression spring washers 240 contacting one another and concave sides 252 of the third spring washer and one of the two other spring washers facing one another.
- the third arrangement 274 increases the deflection capability of the spring washers 240.
- a fourth compression spring arrangement 276 includes a combination of parallel and series arrangements formed by adding a second spring washer 240 in a series arrangement with each of the parallel spring washers 240 of third arrangement 274 to increase load carrying capability while maintaining the deflection capability. Further adjustability in load carrying capability and deflection capability can be achieved by using conical spring washers 240 having different thicknesses 256.
- conical spring washers 240 can provide a large number of adjustments in height and spring rate tuning while consuming relatively little space in the slip joint mount 112.
- the serviceability of the slip joint mount 112 employing conical spring washers 240 is improved since transportation and storage of spring washers 240 is more readily achieved than would be created by an inventory of coil springs providing a similar range of load carrying capabilities and deflection capability.
- Slip joint assembly 200' includes two conical spring washers 240a, 240b positioned in a parallel arrangement with concave sides 252 facing one another.
- two conical spring washers 240a, 240b are arranged in series in a nested relationship with a concave side of one spring washer 240a, 240b receiving the convex side of the other spring washer 240a, 240b.
- spring washers 240a, 240b are positioned with convex sides 254 in contact with one another.
- slip joint assembly 200 includes three conical spring washers 240a, 240b, 240c positioned in a series-parallel arrangement with convex sides 254 of spring washers 240a, 240b positioned in contact with one another and with spring washers 240b, 240c positioned in contact with one another with concave sides 252 facing one another.
- Other embodiments contemplate other arrangements, such as those discussed above with respect to FIG. 6 and still others as would occur to those skilled in the art with the benefit of this disclosure.
- support member the support member defining a second mounting aperture opening into a hollow interior space defined by the support member.
- the apparatus further includes a prime mover mounting mechanism to connect the prime mover and the base, the prime mover mounting mechanism including a fastening member sized and shaped to extend through the first mounting aperture and the second mounting aperture, the fastening member including a threaded end portion opposite a head, and a retention assembly including a threaded passage structured to receive the threaded end portion of the fastening member and a projection extending outwardly from the threaded passage, the projection being configured to contact the support member and align the threaded passage with the second aperture in the hollow interior space of the support member and to prevent rotation of the retention assembly when the threaded end portion of the fastening member is threadingly engaged to the threaded passage to secure the prime mover to the base.
- the prime mover mounting mechanism including a fastening member sized and shaped to extend through the first mounting aperture and the second mounting aperture, the fastening member including a threaded end portion opposite a head, and a retention assembly including a threaded passage structured to receive the threaded
- the apparatus further includes a compression spring such as a Belleville washer, the fastening member extending through the compression spring, the first aperture, the second aperture, and in threaded engagement with the threaded passage to exert a compressive force on the compression spring to accommodate displacement caused by a difference in thermal coefficient of expansion between the prime mover and the base.
- a compression spring such as a Belleville washer
- the fastening member extending through the compression spring, the first aperture, the second aperture, and in threaded engagement with the threaded passage to exert a compressive force on the compression spring to accommodate displacement caused by a difference in thermal coefficient of expansion between the prime mover and the base.
- the threaded member is a type of bolt
- the base is a type of skid including a number of metallic support members
- the retention assembly defines a form of slip joint mount for the prime mover.
- Yet another exemplary embodiment includes an apparatus, including a prime mover to drive an electric power generator.
- the apparatus further includes an prime mover mount, including a first mounting aperture, engaged to the prime mover.
- the apparatus further includes a base including a second mounting aperture and a shim positioned between the prime mover mount and the base.
- the apparatus further includes a sleeve configured to receive a fastening member, the sleeve received in the first mounting aperture.
- the apparatus further includes a fastening member, including a retention plate at a first end and a retainer at a second end, extending through the sleeve, the shim and the second mounting aperture.
- the apparatus further includes a compression spring positioned between the retention plate and the prime mover mount and a retention assembly structured coupled to the retainer.
- the compression spring is selected from the group of compression springs consisting of a conical spring washer, a helical spring, a leaf spring, and an elastomeric spring.
- the sleeve further comprises a T-shaped bushing, wherein a flange of the bushing is located between the retention plate and the compression spring.
- the base is a skid, and the generator is coupled to the skid.
- a fixed prime mover mount is coupled to the prime mover and the skid at a location toward the generator.
- the base further comprises a skid and wherein the retainer further includes a threaded portion and the retention assembly further includes a bracket, including a flange, configured to be received within a portion of the skid, a second threaded portion coupled to the bracket and configured to receive the threaded portion of the retainer, and the flange is configured to prevent rotation of the bracket while the retainer is being mated to the second threaded portion.
- the fastening member is a bolt
- the retention plate is a bolt head
- the second threaded portion further comprises a nut.
- a washer is located between at least one of the compression spring and the prime mover mount, and the retention plate and the compression spring, and the fastening member extends through the washer.
- Yet another exemplary embodiment is a system, including an prime mover mount, including a first mounting aperture, engaged to a prime mover operably coupled to drive a generator.
- the system further includes a base including a second mounting aperture and a bushing extending through a portion of the first mounting aperture.
- the system further includes a shim positioned between the prime mover mount and the base.
- the system further includes a fastening member having a first end adjacent a compression spring, extending through the compression spring, the bushing, the shim and the second mounting aperture.
- the system further includes a retention assembly configured to receive a threaded portion of the bolt.
- the base further includes a skid configured to receive the retention assembly
- the retention assembly further includes a flanged plate
- the flanged plate includes a second threaded portion.
- the skid further includes a plurality of semi-rectangular hollow members including a plurality of third apertures disposed along a side of the semi-rectangular hollow members.
- the compression spring is at least one of a conical spring washer, a helical spring, a leaf spring, and an elastomeric spring.
- the prime mover includes a prime mover block constructed of a material having a first thermal coefficient of expansion
- the skid is constructed of a material having a second thermal coefficient of expansion
- the first thermal coefficient of expansion and the second thermal coefficient of expansion are unequal.
- the prime mover further includes an internal combustion engine.
- the system includes a washer located between at least one of the compression spring and the prime mover mount, and the bolt head and the compression spring, and wherein the bolt extends through the washer.
- Yet another exemplary embodiment is an apparatus, including an electric generator driven by a prime mover mount operably coupled to the prime mover, a base including a mounting aperture, means for retaining the prime mover mount to the mounting aperture, and means for allowing for movement of the prime mover mount with respect to the mounting aperture due to thermal expansion of a portion of the prime mover.
- means for retaining the prime mover mount to the mounting aperture includes means for preventing rotation of the means for retaining during at least one of installation and tightening.
- the prime mover is an internal combustion engine.
- Yet another exemplary embodiment is a method, including providing a prime mover including a first mounting aperture and a base including a second mounting aperture.
- the method further includes mechanically coupling an electric power generator to the prime mover, the prime mover operable to drive the generator.
- the method further includes extending a fastening member through a compression spring, the first mounting aperture, and the second mounting aperture.
- the method further includes securing the fastening member to exert a compressive force on the compression spring.
- the method includes positioning a shim between the first mounting aperture and the second mounting aperture and extending the fastening member through the shim.
- securing the fastening member further includes inserting a retention assembly, having a flange, through a third aperture into a hollow interior space of the base, aligning a threaded portion of the retention assembly with the second aperture, and rotating a head portion of the fastening member, thereby threading a portion of the fastening member into the threaded portion of the retention assembly.
- the slip joint assembly includes at least two conical spring washers stacked one upon the other.
- the at least two conical spring washers are stacked one upon the other with concave sides facing one another.
- the at least two conical spring washers are stacked one upon the other with a concave side of one spring washer positioned against a convex side of the other spring washer.
- the at least two conical spring washers comprises at least three conical spring washers, and two of the spring washers are stacked on upon the other with concave sides facing one another, and a third spring washer is stacked on one of the two spring washers with convex sides thereof against one another.
Description
- The present application claims the benefit of the filing date of Provisional Application Ser. No.
61/554,443, filed on Nov. 1, 2011 - The present application relates to mechanical mounting, and more particularly, but not exclusively, to mounting a generator set to a base.
- In most applications, during normal operation, the engine and its supporting skid will have different temperatures. In some applications, it is occasionally desirable to fabricate power generation equipment from components of dissimilar materials that have different thermal coefficients of expansion - such as iron and steel. When these components are mounted together, routine startup and shutdown thermal cycling can induce unwanted mechanical stress cycles that may lead to failure of the mount and/or other components. Such failures can lead to increased vibration levels and even more catastrophic failures.
- Moreover, for a base (such as a skid) to have sufficient strength and rigidity, it is often made out of hollow support beam members, typically in the form of rectangular steel tubes (RSS). Rigidly attach an engine or generator to such structure frequently involves application of a bolt and a threaded nut or similar fastening device. To apply sufficient assembly torque to this bolt/nut arrangement, either the bolt or nut is rigidly attached to the inside of the member (by welding or the like), or sufficient access (such as a large access hole) is provided to facilitate application of a constraining device (such as a wrench) to the bolt or nut to prevent its rotation during assembly. Both of these approaches may add cost and increase assembly time. Further, if one fastening component is rigidly attached by welding, failure of the component may be very expensive to fix.
- Thus, there is an acute need for further contributions in this area of technology.
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US 2005/0218288 discloses a generator set mounting system that includes a flexible intermediate portion coupled between first and second rigid portions that allows relative movement of the first and second rigid portions to occur in response to expansion and contraction of the engine. -
US 2007/0182078 discloses a conical washer spring support that allows for thermal growth of pipe, ductwork or equipment. -
US 4,373,696 discloses a torsionally flexible vibration isolating device adapted for mounting an electric motor. The device includes a flexible mounting arm having a motor end portion with projection accommodating means therein and a pair of supporting means for engagement with the motor end portion. - According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided an apparatus as defined in claim 1.
- According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided a method as defined in claim 15.
- Preferred features of the present invention are recited in the dependent claims.
- The description herein makes reference to the accompanying figures wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views, and wherein:
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Figs. 1A and1B are side views of electric power generation equipment attached to a base (in the form of a skid) with a plurality of mounts. -
Fig. 2 is a partial cut-away view of a slip joint mount ofFig. 1 . -
Fig. 3 is a partial cut-away view of an another embodiment slip joint mount. -
Fig. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the slip joint mount ofFig. 2 . -
Fig. 5 is a sectional view of one embodiment of a conical spring washer type compression member. -
Fig. 6 is a diagram illustrating deflection and load carrying capabilities of various conical spring washer arrangements. -
Fig. 7 is a partial cut-away view of another embodiment slip joint mount. -
Fig. 8 is a partial cut-away view of another embodiment slip joint mount. - For purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Any alterations and further modifications in the illustrated devices, and any further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.
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Fig. 1A is a side view of electricpower generation equipment 100 including agenerator set 101 attached to a chassis orbase 105 in the form of askid 106 through a plurality ofmounts Generator set 101 includes anelectric power generator 104 driven by aprime mover 102, which in one non-limiting form may be an internal combustion engine.Prime mover 102 can take a variety of forms including, but not limited to, reciprocating engines, rotary engines, gasoline engines, and gas turbine engines. In one particular embodiment,prime mover 102 is a diesel-fueled reciprocating piston type of internal combustion engine, such as shown inFig. 1B . In a further form, theprime mover 102 is a reciprocating piston engine having a displacement of 60 liters or more. However, it is contemplated that any size and/or type ofprime mover 102 which can drive thegenerator 104 can be utilized. As used herein, theterm generator 104 can be any device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy which includes, but is not limited to, an alternator, dynamo, or other rotating electromagnetic generator, and any other driven device. - The
prime mover 102 is mounted to the side rail ofskid 106. A second side rail (not shown) ofskid 106 is located on the opposite side ofprime mover 102. Theprime mover 102 is secured to theskid 106 through a plurality ofmounts mounts prime mover 102 will not be damaged or destroyed by thermal expansion of theprime mover 102. As the temperature of theprime mover 102 increases from ambient to operating temperature, it tends to increase in length due to thermal expansion. Theslip joint mounts 112 provide for and allow this thermal expansion to occur without damagingfixed mounts 110 or theslip joint mounts 112. - In one embodiment of the present application, the mounts nearest the
generator 104, are fixedmounts 110 while those mounts farther away from the generator 104 (and generally closest to prime mover 102) areslip joint mounts 112. WhileFIG. 1 depicts a fixedjoint mount 110 and twoslip joint mounts 112 each engaged toprime mover 102 and a side rail ofskid 106, it is contemplated that any number ofslip joint mounts 112 and fixedmounts 110 can be utilized. - The
prime mover 102 is made of a material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion and theskid 106 is constructed of a material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion, the first coefficient and second coefficient differing. In one specific, but non-limiting
embodiment, theprime mover 102 is made of cast iron and theskid 106 is made of plate steel, which have different coefficients of thermal expansion. - The illustrative embodiment in
FIG. 2 depicts a cut away view ofslip joint assembly 200 including aslip joint mount 112 which restricts movement of theprime mover 102 relative to thebase 105. ReferencingFIG. 2 , theslip joint mount 112 can include ashim 206 positioned between anequipment mount 204 having afirst mounting aperture 220, and thebase 105 having asecond mounting aperture 222. Asleeve 208 can extend through at least a portion of thefirst mounting aperture 220. Afastening member 210, in the form of a bolt in the illustrated embodiment, includes aretention plate 302, or head, at a first end portion and aretaining member 214, in the form of a nut in the illustrated embodiment, on a second end portion opposite the first end portion. The fasteningmember 210 extends through thesleeve 208, theshim 206, and a portion of thebase 105. The clearance is formed byaperture 220 to allow for slip betweensleeve 208 andequipment mount 204, thus providing aslip mount 112. Acompression spring 212 is positioned between theretention plate 302 and theequipment mount 204, with thefastening member 210 extending throughcompression spring 212,sleeve 208,equipment mount 204 andretention plate 302. In the case of the engine type ofprime mover 102,equipment mount 204 may be a standard engine mount, such as a weldnut. Aretention assembly 216 is attached to the retainingmember 214 to receive the second end portion of thefastening member 210. - The
first mounting aperture 220 is located in equipment mount 204 (an "engine mount" in the case of the engine form of prime mover 102). Theequipment mount 204 can be fastened to theprime mover 102 or can be integrally
formed to a portion of thereof, including, but not limited to an engine block in the case of a internal combustion engine form ofprime mover 102. Theequipment mount 204 can be constructed in any fashion such that theequipment mount 204 is secured to theprime mover 102 and includes the first mountingaperture 220 to receivefastening member 210 to secure theprime mover 102 to thebase 105. - Turning to the embodiment of
FIG. 4 , thefastening member 210 includesretention plate 302 at a first end and aretainer 402 at a second end. Thefastening member 210 can be any fastening device which is capable of extending through the first mountingaperture 220 and thesecond mounting aperture 222 to secure theprime mover 102 to thebase 105. Thefastening member 210 fastensequipment mount 204 to thebase 105. It is contemplated that thefastening member 210 can permanently or semi-permanently fasten theequipment mount 204 to thebase 105. Fasteningmember 210 can also be disengaged frombase 105 to allow maintenance or modification of slipjoint mount 112, or removal ofprime mover 102 frombase 105. In the depicted embodiment, thefastening member 210 is a bolt, theretention plate 302 is a bolt flange head, and theretainer 402 includes a plurality of threads structured to engage threading ofretention assembly 216. However, it is contemplated that thefastening member 210, theretention plate 302, and theretainer 402 can be any device and/or combination of devices which permits for the application and/or retention of an adequate amount of torque to the slipjoint mount 112. In one embodiment, theretainer 402 is secured to a retainingmember 214 in the form of a nut, however, any retainingmember 214 may be utilized which is capable of securing and/or tightening thefastening member 210. - The
first mounting aperture 220 and/or thesecond mounting aperture 222 are sized to accommodate movement of thefastening member 210. In one embodiment, the first mountingaperture 220 is sized to house asleeve 208. Thesleeve 208 can be a friction bearing, a bushing, journal bearing, collar, and/or any other device which eases movement, radial and/or axial depending upon the application, of thefastening member 210. In certain embodiments, thesleeve 208 is a T-shaped bushing wherein the T-shaped top of the bushing is located between theretention plate 302 and acompression spring 212. In further embodiments, it is contemplated that thesleeve 208 can be integrally formed with and/or coated on thefastening member 210, e.g. as a polymeric coating to provide lubricated movement to thefastening member 210. - Referring to
FIG. 2 , thecompression spring 212 is illustrated as a Belleville washer, cone-shaped disc spring, or a conical spring washer. However, other spring types are not precluded. For example, thecompression spring 212 can be a helical spring, a spring washer, a volute spring, leaf spring, wave washer and/or any other type of compression spring which allows an adequate preloading to be applied to the entire slipjoint mount 112 to prevent joint slip or opening due to static and dynamic loads under any operating conditions, while providing a friction force that is less than the permissive force from thermal expansion. This allows slipjoint mount 112 to slip under thermal expansion loading by overcoming the friction force of the preload applied throughcompression spring 212, thereby allowing theequipment mount 204 to move laterally relative to thebase 105 and prevent excessive thermal growth induced strains from occurring in equipment mounts 204 and/orbase 105. Furthermore,compression spring 212 allows slipjoint mount 112 to tolerate axial motion without wearing out. - Referring to
Fig. 3 , a further embodiment of aslip mount assembly 300 is depicted in partial section, where like reference numerals refer to like feature previously described.Assembly 300 includes a polymeric compression spring slip joint embodiment ofslip mount assembly 300. Slipjoint mount assembly 300 can be used instead ofmount 112 in theequipment 100. In a specific, but non-limiting embodiment, thecompression spring 312 is comprised of a resilient rubber mount with a flexible fabric. Thecompression spring 312 can be constructed of any polymer and/or polymeric material which is elastic or semi-elastic that allows an adequate amount of clamp load to be applied to themount 300 while allowing thermal expansion to overcome the friction force of the preload from thecompression spring 312 and, thereby allowing theequipment mount 204 to move relative to thebase 105. Adequate torque, as utilized in reference to the slipjoint mount assembly 300, refers to an amount of torque sufficient to retain theequipment mount 204 to the base 105 during normal use which can include transportation, seismic events, and/or vibration from the engine itself, among others. - The
shim 206 allows for movement of theequipment mount 204 relative to thebase 105. In a specific, non-limiting embodiment, theshim 206 is aslide shim 206. In some embodiments, theshim 206 is a polymeric or metallic spacer. It is contemplated that theshim 206 can be constructed in any manner such that theequipment mount 204 can move relative to the base 105 during thermal expansion of theprime mover 102. - In some embodiments of the present invention, a
washer 218 is disposed between theequipment mount 204 and thecompression spring 212, as is illustrated inFIG. 2 . Thewasher 218 can be a hardened steel washer, polymeric washer, or any other washer that has a higher hardness thancompression spring 212. In other embodiments, awasher 218 is disposed between theretention plate 302 and thecompression spring 312, as is illustrated inFIG. 3 . Thewasher 218 can be a snubbing washer or any other suitable washer to aid in uniformly compressing and or radially retaining thepolymeric compression spring 312. - Referring now to
FIG. 4 , thebase 105 is askid 106 having a tubular hollow walled and/or hollow section construction. A plurality of elongated hollow walled/section members, such as hollow beams, trusses, etc. can be utilized to form theskid 106. In one non-limiting embodiment, theskid 106 is composed of a plurality of steel beams having interior cavities. A plurality of third apertures 108 (such as cut-outs) can be disposed below themounts second aperture 222. In one form,apertures 108 are in the form of cut-outs. The plurality ofthird apertures 108 can be sized such that a wrench or other tool can fit through to reach thenut retaining member 214. In other applications, the plurality ofthird apertures 108 can be larger to accommodate aretention assembly 216 which includes aflanged bracket 224 and a retainingmember 214 that includes weld-nut attached toflanged bracket 224. - In certain embodiments, the
retention assembly 216 is incorporated into (such as welded on) theflanged bracket 224 or can be joined thereto. In one non-limiting embodiment, theretention assembly 216 includes a retainingmember 214 that is anut 215 welded to aflanged bracket 224. Theflanged bracket 224 is a plate including at least one flange which, when inserted inside the hollow walled skid 106 (such as through a side rail of a hollow section skid), prevents rotation of theretention assembly 216 when torque is applied to the fastening member 210 (e.g. through the bolt head). In other embodiments, theflanged bracket 224 can be of any construction to prevent rotation of theretention assembly 216. Theretention assembly 216, which can include theflanged bracket 224 and weldednut 215, can be inserted into thethird aperture 108 such that thenut 215 can receive theretainer 402 of thefastening member 210. After thenut 215 receives a portion of theretainer 402 of thefastening member 210, a single operator utilizing a single wrench can tighten thefastening member 210 to the desired torque as theflanged bracket 224 prevents rotation of thenut 215 with respect to fasteningmember 210. Additionally, a single wrench may be utilized to tighten thefastening member 210 over the life of the generator set should mount 110, 112 not have an adequate torque (e.g. due to engine vibration). - Referring now to
Fig. 5 , a section view of thecompression spring 212 in the form of a Belleville washer, also referred to as a spring washer, cone-shaped disc spring, or aconical spring washer 240, is shown.Conical spring washer 240 includes abody 250 defining aconcave side 252 and an oppositeconvex side 254.Body 250 includes athickness 256 betweensides central aperture 258 opening at each of thesides Body 250 further defines a first contact flat 260 adjacent its perimeter aroundconcave side 252 that provides a flat surface to stably contact an adjacent surface.Body 250 further includes a second contact flat 262 atconvex side 254, and second flat 262 extends around and is adjacent toaperture 258 to provide a flat surface to stably contact an adjacent surface. The flat contact surfaces 260, 262 also move peak tensile stresses away from a contact point ofspring washer 212 with the adjacent surface since loading is spread over a flat contact surface. -
Conical spring washer 240 disclosed herein provides a non-flat washer having a spring characteristic useful for loading situations created by mounting generator set 101 andprime mover 102 onbase 105, such as those involving vibration, thermal expansion, relaxation and bolt creep. The conical configuration enables a high load support capability of slipjoint mount 112 with smaller heights and deflections than those provided by, for example, helical springs. Thus,conical spring washer 240 provides high load capacity in a relatively small space while reducing material costs compared to helical springs. -
Conical spring washer 240 further provides the ability to achieve linear or nonlinear regressive load deflection characteristics, compensate for different expansion rates in a joint while maintaining high tension in the joint, and act as a shock absorber or perform a dampening function. Furthermore, the deflection and load characteristics can be readily changed during set-up and maintenance by stacking theseconical spring washers 240 in series, parallel, or series-parallel arrangements, such as shown inFig. 6 . - In
Fig. 6 , a load and deflection diagram is shown with a firstcompression spring arrangement 270 that includes a singleconical spring washer 240 providing a first load carrying capability and a first deflection capability. A secondcompression spring arrangement 272 includes a series of twoconical spring washers 240 that are stacked in a nested relationship with theconcave side 252 of onespring washer 240 receiving the convex side of theadjacent spring washer 240 to increase the load carrying capability while maintaining the first deflection capability. - A third
compression spring arrangement 274 includes a parallel positioning of threecompression spring washers 240 withconvex sides 254 of twocompression spring washers 240 contacting one another andconcave sides 252 of the third spring washer and one of the two other spring washers facing one another. Thethird arrangement 274 increases the deflection capability of thespring washers 240. - A fourth
compression spring arrangement 276 includes a combination of parallel and series arrangements formed by adding asecond spring washer 240 in a series arrangement with each of theparallel spring washers 240 ofthird arrangement 274 to increase load carrying capability while maintaining the deflection capability. Further adjustability in load carrying capability and deflection capability can be achieved by usingconical spring washers 240 havingdifferent thicknesses 256. Thus,conical spring washers 240 can provide a large number of adjustments in height and spring rate tuning while consuming relatively little space in the slipjoint mount 112. The serviceability of the slipjoint mount 112 employingconical spring washers 240 is improved since transportation and storage ofspring washers 240 is more readily achieved than would be created by an inventory of coil springs providing a similar range of load carrying capabilities and deflection capability. - Referring to
FIG. 7 , another embodiment 200' of the slip joint mount assembly is shown in a partial cut-away view, with elements common to those of slipjoint mount assembly 200 designated with the same reference numerals. Slip joint assembly 200' includes two conical spring washers 240a, 240b positioned in a parallel arrangement withconcave sides 252 facing one another. In another embodiment, two conical spring washers 240a, 240b are arranged in series in a nested relationship with a concave side of one spring washer 240a, 240b receiving the convex side of the other spring washer 240a, 240b. In still another embodiment, spring washers 240a, 240b are positioned withconvex sides 254 in contact with one another. - Referring to
FIG. 8 , anotherembodiment 200" of the slip joint mount assembly is shown in a partial cut-away view, with elements common to those of slipjoint mount assembly 200 designated with the same reference numerals. Slipjoint assembly 200" includes three conical spring washers 240a, 240b, 240c positioned in a series-parallel arrangement withconvex sides 254 of spring washers 240a, 240b positioned in contact with one another and with spring washers 240b, 240c positioned in contact with one another withconcave sides 252 facing one another. Other embodiments contemplate other arrangements, such as those discussed above with respect toFIG. 6 and still others as would occur to those skilled in the art with the benefit of this disclosure. - While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiment(s), but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
support member, the support member defining a second mounting aperture opening into a hollow interior space defined by the support member. The apparatus further includes a prime mover mounting mechanism to connect the prime mover and the base, the prime mover mounting mechanism including a fastening member sized and shaped to extend through the first mounting aperture and the second mounting aperture, the fastening member including a threaded end portion opposite a head, and a retention assembly including a threaded passage structured to receive the threaded end portion of the fastening member and a projection extending outwardly from the threaded passage, the projection being configured to contact the support member and align the threaded passage with the second aperture in the hollow interior space of the support member and to prevent rotation of the retention assembly when the threaded end portion of the fastening member is threadingly engaged to the threaded passage to secure the prime mover to the base. - In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a compression spring such as a Belleville washer, the fastening member extending through the compression spring, the first aperture, the second aperture, and in threaded engagement with the threaded passage to exert a compressive force on the compression spring to accommodate displacement caused by a difference in thermal coefficient of expansion between the prime mover and the base. In some embodiments, the threaded member is a type of bolt, the base is a type of skid including a number of metallic support members, and the retention assembly defines a form of slip joint mount for the prime mover.
- Yet another exemplary embodiment includes an apparatus, including a prime mover to drive an electric power generator. The apparatus further includes an prime mover mount, including a first mounting aperture, engaged to the prime mover. The apparatus further includes a base including a second mounting aperture and a shim positioned between the prime mover mount and the base. The apparatus further includes a sleeve configured to receive a fastening member, the sleeve received in the first mounting aperture. The apparatus further includes a fastening member, including a retention plate at a first end and a retainer at a second end, extending through the sleeve, the shim and the second mounting aperture. The apparatus further includes a compression spring positioned between the retention plate and the prime mover mount and a retention assembly structured coupled to the retainer.
- In some embodiments, the compression spring is selected from the group of compression springs consisting of a conical spring washer, a helical spring, a leaf spring, and an elastomeric spring. In some embodiments, the sleeve further comprises a T-shaped bushing, wherein a flange of the bushing is located between the retention plate and the compression spring. In some embodiments, the base is a skid, and the generator is coupled to the skid. In further embodiments, a fixed prime mover mount is coupled to the prime mover and the skid at a location toward the generator.
- In further embodiments, the base further comprises a skid and wherein the retainer further includes a threaded portion and the retention assembly further includes a bracket, including a flange, configured to be received within a portion of the skid, a second threaded portion coupled to the bracket and configured to receive the threaded portion of the retainer, and the flange is configured to prevent rotation of the bracket while the retainer is being mated to the second threaded portion. In some embodiments, the fastening member is a bolt, the retention plate is a bolt head, and the second threaded portion further comprises a nut. In yet further embodiments, a washer is located between at least one of the compression spring and the prime mover mount, and the retention plate and the compression spring, and the fastening member extends through the washer.
- Yet another exemplary embodiment is a system, including an prime mover mount, including a first mounting aperture, engaged to a prime mover operably coupled to drive a generator. The system further includes a base including a second mounting aperture and a bushing extending through a portion of the first mounting aperture. The system further includes a shim positioned between the prime mover mount and the base. The system further includes a fastening member having a first end adjacent a compression spring, extending through the compression spring, the bushing, the shim and the second mounting aperture. The system further includes a retention assembly configured to receive a threaded portion of the bolt.
- In some embodiments, the base further includes a skid configured to receive the retention assembly, the retention assembly further includes a flanged plate, and the flanged plate includes a second threaded portion. In further embodiments, the skid further includes a plurality of semi-rectangular hollow members including a plurality of third apertures disposed along a side of the semi-rectangular hollow members. In further embodiments, the compression spring is at least one of a conical spring washer, a helical spring, a leaf spring, and an elastomeric spring. In yet further embodiments, the prime mover includes a prime mover block constructed of a material having a first thermal coefficient of expansion, the skid is constructed of a material having a second thermal coefficient of expansion, and the first thermal coefficient of expansion and the second thermal coefficient of expansion are unequal.
- In some embodiments, the prime mover further includes an internal combustion engine. In further embodiments, the system includes a washer located between at least one of the compression spring and the prime mover mount, and the bolt head and the compression spring, and wherein the bolt extends through the washer.
- Yet another exemplary embodiment is an apparatus, including an electric generator driven by a prime mover mount operably coupled to the prime mover, a base including a mounting aperture, means for retaining the prime mover mount to the mounting aperture, and means for allowing for movement of the prime mover mount with respect to the mounting aperture due to thermal expansion of a portion of the prime mover. In some embodiments, means for retaining the prime mover mount to the mounting aperture includes means for preventing rotation of the means for retaining during at least one of installation and tightening. In some embodiments, the prime mover is an internal combustion engine.
- Yet another exemplary embodiment is a method, including providing a prime mover including a first mounting aperture and a base including a second mounting aperture. The method further includes mechanically coupling an electric power generator to the prime mover, the prime mover operable to drive the generator. The method further includes extending a fastening member through a compression spring, the first mounting aperture, and the second mounting aperture. The method further includes securing the fastening member to exert a compressive force on the compression spring.
- In some embodiments, the method includes positioning a shim between the first mounting aperture and the second mounting aperture and extending the fastening member through the shim. In some embodiments, securing the fastening member further includes inserting a retention assembly, having a flange, through a third aperture into a hollow interior space of the base, aligning a threaded portion of the retention assembly with the second aperture, and rotating a head portion of the fastening member, thereby threading a portion of the fastening member into the threaded portion of the retention assembly.
- In some embodiments of the systems and methods disclosed herein, the slip joint assembly includes at least two conical spring washers stacked one upon the other. In a refinement of this embodiment, the at least two conical spring washers are stacked one upon the other with concave sides facing one another. In another refinement of this embodiment, the at least two conical spring washers are stacked one upon the other with a concave side of one spring washer positioned against a convex side of the other spring washer. In yet another refinement of this embodiment, the at least two conical spring washers comprises at least three conical spring washers, and two of the spring washers are stacked on upon the other with concave sides facing one another, and a third spring washer is stacked on one of the two spring washers with convex sides thereof against one another.
- While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiment(s), but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims, which scope is to be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and equivalent structures as permitted under the law. Furthermore it should be understood that any use of the word preferable, preferably, or preferred in the description above indicates that feature so described can be more desirable, it nonetheless may not be necessary and any embodiment lacking the same can be contemplated as within the scope of the invention, that scope being defined by the claims that follow. In reading the claims it is intended that when words such as "a," "an," "at least one" and "at least a portion" are used, there is no intention to limit the claim to only one item unless specifically stated to the contrary in the claim. Further, when the language "at least a portion" and/or "a portion" is used the item can include a portion and/or the entire item unless specifically stated to the contrary.
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- An apparatus comprising:an electric power generator (104);a prime mover (102) to drive the generator, the prime mover including an equipment mount (204) comprising a first mounting aperture (220) and being comprised of a first material having a first thermal coefficient of expansion;a skid (106) on which the electric power generator (104) and prime mover (102) are mounted, the skid comprised of a second material having a second thermal coefficient of expansion different than the first thermal coefficient of expansion, the skid (106) including a plurality of tubular support members at least one of which defines a second mounting aperture (222); anda slip joint mount (112) to connect the prime mover and the skid over a range of displacement of the prime mover relative to the skid,characterized in that:the slip joint mount includes at least one compression spring (212);a fastening member (210) extends through the first mounting aperture (220) in the equipment mount (204), the second mounting aperture (222) in the tubular support member and the compression spring (212), at least one of the first mounting aperture (220) and the second mounting aperture (222) being sized to accommodate displacement between the prime mover (102) and the skid (106) caused by a difference between the first thermal coefficient of expansion and the second coefficient of expansion;the fastening member (210) includes a threaded end portion that engages a retention assembly (216) within the support member;the fastening member (210) is secured to exert a compressive force on the compression spring (212) to fasten the prime mover (102) to the skid (106) and to maintain the connection between the prime mover and the skid over the range of displacement; andthe compressive force exerted on the compression spring (212) allows a preloading to be applied to the entire slip joint mount (112) to prevent joint slip or opening due to static and dynamic loads, while allowing the slip joint mount (112) to slip under thermal expansion loading by overcoming the friction force of the preload applied through the compression spring (212).
- The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the slip joint mount further includes means (224) for preventing rotation of a retention member retaining means that threadingly receives a portion of the fastening member during at least one of installation and tightening of the fastening member.
- The apparatus of claim 1 or 2, wherein:the compression spring (212) is a conical spring washer; andthe fastening member (210) includes a threaded end portion opposite a head, and further comprising a threaded nut (215) to secure the fastening member.
- The apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the retention assembly (216) includes a nut (215) fixed to a flange member (224), the flange member configured to contact the support member and prevent rotation of the nut relative to the support member as the fastening member (210) is threadingly engaged with the nut.
- An apparatus according to any of the preceding claims, wherein:the skid includes an elongate support member, the support member defining the second mounting aperture (222) which intersects a hollow interior space defined by the support member;the fastening member (210) includes a threaded end portion; andthe retention assembly (216) includes a threaded passage structured to receive the threaded end portion of the fastening member and a projection extending outwardly from the threaded passage, the projection being sized and shaped to align the threaded passage with the second aperture in the hollow interior space of the support member while in engagement with the support member to prevent rotation of the retention assembly when the threaded end portion of the fastening member is threadingly engaged to the threaded passage to secure the prime mover to the skid.
- The apparatus of claim 5, the fastening member (210) threadingly engaging the threaded passage to exert a compressive force on the compression spring (212) to accommodate displacement caused by a difference in thermal coefficient of expansion between the prime mover and the skid.
- The apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein the fastening member (210) is a bolt and the compression spring (212) is a conical spring washer.
- An apparatus according to any of the preceding claims, wherein:a shim (206) is positioned between the equipment mount (204) and the skid;a sleeve (208) extends at least partially through the first mounting aperture (220);the fastening member (210) includes a retention plate (302) at a first end and a retainer (402) at a second end, extending through the sleeve, the shim and the second mounting aperture;the compression spring (212) is positioned between the retention plate and the equipment mount (204); andthe retention assembly (216) is engaged to the skid that is coupled to the retainer to compressively engage the compression spring between the retention plate and the prime mover mount and to secure the prime mover to the skid.
- The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the sleeve (208) further comprises a T-shaped bushing, wherein an end flange of the bushing is located between and in contact with the retention plate and the compression spring.
- The apparatus of claim 8 or 9, wherein:the retainer (402) of the fastening member further comprises a threaded portion;the retention assembly (216) further comprises:a bracket (224), including a flange, configured to be received within a portion of the skid;the bracket including a receiving portion configured to threadingly receive the threaded portion of the retainer; andwherein the flange is configured to contact the skid and prevent rotation of the bracket while the retainer is threadingly engaged to the receiving portion of the bracket.
- An apparatus according to any of the preceding claims, wherein:a bushing (208) extends through a portion of the first mounting aperture (220);a shim (206) is positioned between the prime mover mount and the skid;the at least one compression spring (212) is provided between a portion of the bushing and the prime mover mount;the fastening member (210) extends through the compression spring, the bushing, the shim and the second mounting aperture; andthe retention assembly (216) is configured to receive and couple the fastening member to the skid with an opposite end of the fastening member compressively engaging the bushing and the compression spring.
- An apparatus according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the compression spring includes at least two compression washers stacked one upon the other.
- A method of assembling electric power generation equipment, the method comprising:providing an electric power generator (104);providing a prime mover (102) to drive the generator, the prime mover including an equipment mount (204) comprising a first mounting aperture (220) and being comprised of a first material having a first thermal coefficient of expansion;providing a skid (106) comprised of a second material having a second thermal coefficient of expansion different than the first thermal coefficient of expansion, the skid (106) including a plurality of tubular support members at least one of which defines a second mounting aperture (222);mounting the electric power generator (104) and prime mover (102) on the skid; andmechanically coupling the electric power generator (104) to the prime mover, the prime mover operable to drive the generator;characterized by:extending a fastening member (210) through at least one compression spring (212), the first mounting aperture (220) in the equipment mount (204) and the second mounting aperture (222) in the tubular support member, at least one of the first mounting aperture (220) and the second mounting aperture (222) being sized to accommodate displacement between the prime mover (102) and the skid (106) caused by a difference between the first thermal coefficient of expansion and the second coefficient of expansion; andsecuring the fastening member (210) to fasten the prime mover (102) to the skid (106) and to exert a compressive force on the compression spring (212) to maintain the connection between the prime mover and the skid over the range of displacement;wherein the compressive force exerted on the compression spring (212) applies a preloading to be applied to the entire slip joint mount (112) to prevent joint slip or opening due to static and dynamic loads, while allowing the slip joint mount (112) to slip under thermal expansion loading by overcoming the friction force of the preload applied through the compression spring (212).
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